Sentence Connectors - Showing Opposition

Coordinating But times, but

conjunction professionals can
learn to manage
High level positions their stress levels.
are stressful at

Subordinating although, despite Despite the fact that

conjunctions the fact that high level positions
are stressful at
times, professionals
can learn to manage
their stress levels.

Conjunctive adverbs however, High level positions

nevertheless are stressful at
times; nevertheless,
professionals can
learn to manage
their stress levels.

Prepositional despite, in spite of In spite of the

phrases stressful nature of
high level positions,
professionals can
learn to manage
their stress levels.

Sentence Connectors - Showing Addition

Coordinating and High level positions
Conjunction are stressful at
times, and can be
harmful to your
health.

Conjunctive adverbs furthermore, times; furthermore,

moreover, also they can be harmful
in addition, to your health.
additionally, High level positions
are stressful at

Correlative Not only are high

conjunctions level positions
not only...but also stressful at times,
but they also can be
harmful to your
health.

Prepositional Along with being

phrases stressful, high level
positions can also be
harmful to your
in addition to, health.
along with, as well
as

Sentence Connectors and Sentences - Showing Cause / Effect

Coordinating for (cause), so Professionals can
conjunctions (effect) sometimes be
extremely impatient,
for their positions
are at times rather
stressful.

Subordinating times rather

conjunctions stressful,
professionals can
Since high level sometimes be
because, since positions are at extremely impatient.

Conjunctive adverbs therefore, as a High level positions

result, are at times rather
consequently stressful; therefore,
professionals can
sometimes be
extremely impatient.

Prepositions because of, due Due to the stressful

to, as a result of nature of high level
positions,
professionals can
sometimes be
extremely impatient.
 Sentence Connectors and Sentences - Showing Comparison
Coordinating High level positions
Conjunction are stressful, and
and...too can be harmful to
your health too.

Subordinating just as stressful, they can

conjunction be harmful to your
health.
Just as high level
positions are

High level positions

are stressful at
Conjunctive adverbs similarly, in times; similarly, they
comparison can be harmful to
your health.

Prepositions like, similar to professions, high

level business
positions are
Similar to other stressful at times.
important

Sentence Connectors - Showing Contrast

Coordinating but High level positions
conjunction are stressful at
times, but the
financial rewards
make these
positions very
desirable indeed.

Subordinating
conjunctions

whereas, while stressful at times,

the financial rewards
make these
While high level positions very
positions are desirable indeed.
Conjunctive adverbs in contrast, on the
other hand
High level positions
are stressful at
times; on the other
hand, the financial
rewards make these
positions very
desirable indeed.

Prepositions unlike Unlike the

undesirable stress of
high level positions,
the financial rewards
make these
positions very
desirable indeed.

Sentence Connectors - Showing Condition

Subordinating if, unless, only if, If you consider the
conjunctions even if financial rewards
of high level
positions, the
stressful nature
of these
positions
becomes less
important.

Conjunctive adverb of high level

positions;
otherwise, you
might find the
stressful nature
of these
You should positions too
remember the demanding.
otherwise financial rewards
 How To Write an Essay
2. Select the topic of your essay.

3. Choose the central idea, or thesis, of your essay. For example:

Information technology has revolutionized the way we work.

4. Outline your essay into introductory, body and summary paragraphs.

5. The introductory paragraph begins with an interesting sentence. For

example: Home workers have grown from 150,000 to over 12 million
in the past 5 years thanks to the wonders of the computer.

6. After this first sentence, add your thesis statement from above.

7. Use one sentence to introduce everybody paragraph to follow. For

example: The Internet has made this possible by extending the office
into the home.

8. Finish the introductory paragraph with a short summary or goal

statement. For example: Technological innovation has thus made the
traditional workplace obsolete.

9. In each of the body paragraphs (usually two or three) the ideas first
presented in the introductory paragraph are developed.

10.Develop your body paragraphs by giving detailed information and

examples. For example: When the Internet was first introduced it was
used primarily by scientists, now it is common in every classroom.

11.Body paragraphs should develop the central idea and finish with a
summary of that idea. There should be at least two examples or facts
in each body paragraph to support the central idea.
 12.The summary paragraph summarizes your essay and is often a
reverse of the introductory paragraph.

13.Begin the summary paragraph by quickly restating the principal ideas

of your body paragraphs. For example: The Internet in the home,
benefits and ease of use of modern computer systems...
14.The penultimate sentence should restate your basic thesis of the
essay. For example: We have now passed from the industrial
revolution to the information revolution.

15.Your final statement can be a future prediction based on what you

have shown in the essay. For example: The next step: The complete
disappearance of the workplace.

Tips:

1. Use strong verbs and avoid modals to state your opinion. It is better
to write: The workplace has evolved than The workplace seems to
have evolved.

2. Do not apologize for what you are saying. An essay is about your
opinion.

3. Do not translate from your mother tongue. It will quickly get you into
trouble!

Use this Sample Basic Essay as a Model

The essay below demonstrates the principles of writing a basic essay. The
different parts of the essay have been labeled. The thesis statement is in bold,
the topic sentences are in italics, and each main point is underlined. When you
write your own essay, of course, you will not need to mark these parts of the
essay unless your teacher has asked you to do so. They are marked here just so
that you can more easily identify them.

"A dog is man's best friend." That common saying may contain some truth,
but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy.
For many people, a cat is their best friend. Despite what dog lovers may
believe, cats make excellent house pets as they are good companions, they
are civilized members of the household, and they are easy to care for.

In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats. Many cats are
affectionate. They will snuggle up and ask to be petted, or scratched under the
chin. Who can resist a purring cat? If they're not feeling affectionate, cats are
generally quite playful. They love to chase balls and feathers, or just about
anything dangling from a string. They especially enjoy playing when their
owners are participating in the game. Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be
trained. Using rewards and punishments, just like with a dog, a cat can be
trained to avoid unwanted behavior or perform tricks. Cats will even fetch!

In the second place, cats are civilized members of the household. Unlike dogs,
cats do not bark or make other loud noises. Most cats don't even meow very
often. They generally lead a quiet existence. Cats also don't often have
"accidents." Mother cats train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats
will use it without fail from that time on. Even stray cats usually understand
the concept when shown the box and will use it regularly. Cats do have claws,
and owners must make provision for this. A tall scratching post in a favorite
cat area of the house will often keep the cat content to leave the furniture
alone. As a last resort, of course, cats can be declawed.

Lastly, one of the most attractive features of cats as house pets is their ease of
care. Cats do not have to be walked. They get plenty of exercise in the house
as they play, and they do their business in the litter box. Cleaning a litter box
is a quick, painless procedure. Cats also take care of their own grooming.
Bathing a cat is almost never necessary because under ordinary circumstances
cats clean themselves. Cats are more particular about personal cleanliness than
people are. In addition, cats can be left home alone for a few hours without
fear. Unlike some pets, most cats will not destroy the furnishings when left
alone. They are content to go about their usual activities until their owners
return.

Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions. People who have small
living quarters or less time for pet care should appreciate these characteristics
of cats. However, many people who have plenty of space and time still opt to
have a cat because they love the cat personality. In many ways, cats are the
ideal house pet.